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70pc of shows at The Bride Show booked.


Byline: Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi (ä`b thä`bē, zä–, dä–), Arab. Abu Zabi, sheikhdom (1995 pop. 928,360), c.  

Designers at The Bride Show Abu Dhabi, a top fashion and wedding event, have booked 70 per cent of the fashion shows, organisers said.

The Bride Show Abu Dhabi will return to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre to run from February 10 to 13, 2010.

Floor space at the show has increased by 15 per cent since 2009 and organisers are predicting a record number of exhibitors; 46 per cent has already been committed to local, regional and international businesses who want to reach out to fashion-savvy and cash-rich women.

The Bride Show Abu Dhabi 2010 will mark the launch of an exciting new event. Women's World Live will run alongside The Bride Show with a focus on beauty, fashion, leisure and lifestyle for the modern woman.

Women's World Live will feature make-overs, live demonstrations and daily prize draws.

"Despite a challenging economic climate last year, we had excellent turnout from brides-to-be eager to browse and buy ahead of their nuptials, and our exhibitors recorded consistent sales across the board," said Lucy Clarke, exhibition director for The Bride Show.

"This year, we're expecting an increased interest in extravagant ex·trav·a·gant  
adj.
1. Given to lavish or imprudent expenditure: extravagant members of the imperial court.

2. Exceeding reasonable bounds: extravagant demands.
 bridal and evening fashion, as our visitors have renewed confidence to spend in the thriving Abu Dhabi economy," Clark added.

"The launch of Women's World Live will significantly boost the show's profile and attract more visitors, adding a new dimension of luxury and lifestyle that caters to every need, want and whim whim  
n.
1. A sudden or capricious idea; a fancy.

2. Arbitrary thought or impulse: governed by whim.

3. A vertical horse-powered drum used as a hoist in a mine.
 of the modern woman interested in beauty and wellness."

The Bride Show Abu Dhabi will be followed by The Bride Show Dubai from April 7 to 10, 2010 at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre.

Women in this region spare no expense for their big day; the average cost of a UAE wedding is now Dh300,000 ($82,000), according to according to
prep.
1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians.

2. In keeping with: according to instructions.

3.
 latest research conducted at The Bride Show. -- TradeArabia News Service

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Publication:TradeArabia (Manama, Bahrain)
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Date:Nov 23, 2009
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